Automotive Collision Repair Course Description

ACR 110 Collision Repair Fundamentals (3 credit hours)
Introduction to and application of entry-level skills for automotive collision repair. Emphasis on safety, tools, equipment, fasteners in industry service procedures. Reading and understanding the repair plan. Nonstructural panel repair and masking for refinishing.Prerequisites: placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 111 Collision Repair Detail (2 credit hours)
Collision repair final vehicle inspection, light finish repair, and preparation. Identification and removal of paint defects. Vehicle exterior and interior cleaning.Prerequisites: placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 116 Collision Repair Electrical Analysis (3 credit hours)
Theory and repair of electrical and electronic systems related to the collision repair industry. Includes electrical theory, DVOM use, wire and circuit repairs, electronic diagnosis, and schematic usage. prerequisites: placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 130 Collision Repair Vehicle Construction, Estimating, and Measuring Principles (2 credit hours)
Overview of modern vehicle construction. Collision repair impact analysis. Discovery and reporting of hidden damage. Review of industry standard computer-based estimating systems. Introduction to structural measuring techniques and systems. Prerequisites: placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 131 Collision Repair Work Experience I (2 credit hours)
Work experience in collision repair designed to reinforce class material. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in ACR 130; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 133 Non-Structural Unibody Collision Repair (3 credit hours)
Straightening and repair of non-structural unibody systems in collision repair; restoration of corrosion protection; outer panel protection; dent repair, door skins, quarter panels; removal and installation of fenders, doors, and deck lids. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 110; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 134 Collision Repair Work Experience II (2 credit hours)
Work experience in collision repair designed to reinforce class material. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 131; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 135 Collision Repair: Glass, Plastic, and Trim (3 credit hours)
Collision repair moveable glass replacement and adjustment, stationary glass removal, and adhesive selection and installation. Plastic body panel and bumper cover removal, alignment, and installation. Plastic repair procedures. Exterior and interior trim removal and replacement. Fasteners, clips, hardware, and adhesives inspection, selection, and use.Prerequisites: credit in ACR 110; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 136 Collision Repair Work Experience III (2 credit hours)
Work experience in collision repair designed to reinforce class material. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 134; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 137 Vehicle Prep/Top Coat Application (3 credit hours)
Collision repair paint systems, refinishing materials, blending techniques, surface preparation, safety practices, painting equipment, applying finish, and paint application problems. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 110; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059. 

ACR 138 Collision Repair Work Experience IV (2 credit hours)
Work experience in collision repair designed to reinforce class material. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 136; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 154 Collision Repair Mechanical Analysis (3 credit hours)
Theory and repair of mechanical systems most often affected by collisions; includes steering, suspension, wheel alignment, brakes, air conditioning, and cooling systems. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 110; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 210 Collision Repair Seminar (2 credit hours)
Preparation for work in the collision repair industry, including resumes, interviewing, insurance, and 10 work ethic traits employers seek. Includes problems specific to the collision repair work environment.Prerequisites: placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 272 Advanced Structural Repair (3 credit hours)
Diagnosis and repair of today's unique vehicle structures emphasizing hydroformed full-frame vehicles, space-frame structures, and aluminum unibody vehicles. Analysis of the vehicle center section. Strategy for making a three-point measurement with computerized measuring systems. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 133; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 273 Advanced Vehicle Systems (3 credit hours)
Operation, diagnosis, and repair of advanced vehicle systems including anti-lock brakes, traction control, SRS airbag systems, convenience systems, navigation systems, speed control, power accessories, collision avoidance systems, and active suspensions. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 116; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 274 Advanced Refinish Techniques (3 credit hours)
Advanced color theory, color evaluation and tinting, mica/pearl control techniques, wet bed blends, let down panels, tri-coats, quad-coats, advanced spot repair, paint defect evaluation and repair. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 137; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 275 Collision Repair Welding (3 credit hours)
Theory and practice in collision repair-specific welding operations and techniques. Includes oxyacetylene torch safety and use. MIG welding and cutting steel parts. Industry certification process. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 110; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 291 Collision Repair Advanced Aluminum Repair (3 credit hours)
Basic and advanced cosmetic straightening of aluminum and aluminum body filler applications. Principles of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding setup and tuning, emphasizing personal and vehicle safety during the welding processes. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 272; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.

ACR 295 Advanced Vehicle Collision Avoidance Systems (3 credit hours)
Advanced study of vehicle accident avoidance systems and autonomous vehicle operation. Emphasis on system levels of operation, theory of operation, programming, and calibration. Prerequisites: credit in ACR 273; placement into ENG 098, CCS 098, and MAT 059.